First deliveries of HiVision™ begin
Mattias and Johan Ackesten.
Hiab has delivered the first LOGLIFT forestry crane equipped with the camera-based HiVision™ control system, to its customer Ackestens Åkeri AB this spring. “When we saw and tested HiVision last year, it was obvious that we would go for this innovative solution,” says Johan Ackesten, owner and founder of the company. The HiVision system provides a realistic 270-degree view of the truck’s surroundings, enabling the crane operator to operate the crane from the truck cabin using virtual reality goggles. More HiVision deliveries will be made to Europe and Japan this year. ¤
New appointments in Hiab
RUSS PARISI has been appointed as Vice President, Sales & Services, North America. Russ will be heading Hiab’s sales and service operations within the North American region. He has extensive work experience in leading regional sales in the transportation, rental and construction equipment businesses.
CHRISTIAN BJORNE has been appointed Vice President, Sales & Services, EMEA. Christian’s background in developing Hiab’s service business will serve him well in building sales and service business in EMEA, which represents one of the most significant service growth opportunities for Hiab globally.
THOMAS NOTHDURFT has been appointed Vice President, Sales & Services, APAC. He has extensive experience in leadership roles in the APAC region, and has held management positions in China since 1992 in the automotive and material handling industries. APAC plays an important role in Hiab’s growth strategy. With this appointment Hiab further strengthens its position in the region.
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